Our founders
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Mark and Rachel Waller
Read about the charity's purpose and origin
Charlie continues to be at the heart of what we do.
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Sir Mark Waller
Sir Mark became a QC in 1979 and was appointed to the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice in 1989. He was appointed to the Court of Appeal, and hence to the Privy Council, in 1996. He retired from the bench in 2010. He acted as Intelligence Services Commissioner from 2011 to 2016.
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Lady Waller (Rachel)
Rachel Waller has a background in special needs education and has been a school governor.
Until the end of 2020, Rachel managed the Trust’s fundraising, organising extremely successful events, liaising with grant-giving bodies, reporting to Trustees on our income and supporting those who raised funds for us.
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The Charlie Waller Trust
The Charlie Waller Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales 1109984. A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales 5447902. Registered address: The Charlie Waller Trust, First Floor, 23 Kingfisher Court, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5SJ.
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